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Heaven (other)
Heaven is the place where deities originate, and where earthly beings may experience an afterlife. Heaven may also refer to: * Celestial sphere, the sky as seen from the Earth * Heaven in Judaism * Garden of Eden * Heaven in Christianity * Heaven in Islam * Jannah, Paradise in Islam * Paradise, the abode of the righteous dead in religious traditions from around the world * Tian, a concept translated as Heaven central to Chinese religion and philosophy People ;Surname * Constance Heaven (1911–1995) or Christina Merlin, British writer of romance novels * Dave Heaven (born 1959), British musician * Frank Heaven (1873–1905), cricketer and football administrator ;Given name * Heaven Tanudiredja (born 1982), Indonesian fashion designer in Belgium * Heaven Peralejo (born 1999), Filipina actress, model and singer Films * ''Heaven'' (1987 film), a documentary written and produced by Diane Keaton * ''Heaven'' (1998 film), a crime drama starring Martin Donovan * ''Heaven'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven
Heaven or the heavens, is a common religious cosmological or transcendent supernatural place where beings such as deities, angels, souls, saints, or venerated ancestors are said to originate, be enthroned, or reside. According to the beliefs of some religions, heavenly beings can descend to Earth or incarnate and earthly beings can ascend to Heaven in the afterlife or, in exceptional cases, enter Heaven alive. Heaven is often described as a "highest place", the holiest place, a Paradise, in contrast to hell or the Underworld or the "low places" and universally or conditionally accessible by earthly beings according to various standards of divinity, goodness, piety, faith, or other virtues or right beliefs or simply divine will. Some believe in the possibility of a heaven on Earth in a ''world to come''. Another belief is in an axis mundi or world tree which connects the heavens, the terrestrial world, and the underworld. In Indian religions, heaven is considered a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven (2002 Film)
''Heaven'' is a 2002 romantic thriller film directed by Tom Tykwer, starring Cate Blanchett and Giovanni Ribisi. Co-screenwriter Krzysztof Kieślowski intended for it to be the first part of a trilogy (the second being ''Hell'' and the third titled ''Purgatory''), but Kieślowski died before he could complete the project. The film is an international co-production among producers based in Germany, France, Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The dialogue is in Italian and English. Plot The film is set in Turin, Italy. It opens with a prologue sequence showing the young Italian Carabinieri clerk Filippo (Ribisi) learning to fly a helicopter using a flight simulator. When he accidentally crashes the virtual helicopter by ascending too dramatically, his instructor tells him, "In a real helicopter, you can't just keep going up and up", prompting Filippo to ask, "How high can I fly?" The film then cuts to Philippa (Blanchett), who is preparing to plant a bomb in the downt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven Music
Heaven Music is an independent record label in Athens, Greece, founded in 2001 by ANT1 Group. It is known for signing new and young artists. Overview During its first five years of operation under the control of George Levendis, Heaven Music was credited with certifications of a four-time platinum album, three double platinum albums, five platinum albums and twenty-four gold albums, as well as one double platinum, one platinum and eight golden CD-singles. Heaven had an exclusive contract with the songwriter Phoebus since the company's founding until he left in late 2009. He is well known in Greece and Cyprus for his work with many popular singers and having produced several multi-platinum albums. Heaven has shown a pattern of interest in new and young singers. It cooperated with parent company's talent show ''Fame Story'', the Greek version of the Star Academy franchise, and signed several of its contestants. Heaven has worked to promote its artists outside of Greece. In 2002, H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven (Romanian Band)
Heaven is a Romanian dance-pop girl group comprising lead singer Adina Postelnicu alongside her sister Roxana and Aliana Roșca. Formed in early 2005 in Vaslui, the band was launched into local recognition following the release of their best-selling debut single, named “Pentru totdeauna”, which was a hit on the Romanian charts. Heaven's debut album, titled '' O Parte Din Rai'', was released in Romania in spring 2006 and has been compiled under the auspices of Cat Music. In 2008, after just one album and some initial success, Roxana Spoială departed and since the introduction of Aliana Roșca the band has been working on a new studio album, titled ''So Lonely'', whose official release is scheduled for November 2010. History 2005-2008: Formation and commercial success Formed in early 2005 in Vaslui, Heaven was eventually managed by Radu Groza who helped them in signing a contract with Cat Music. The band was launched into local recognition following the release of their best- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven (British Band)
Heaven were a British jazz rock, jazz-influenced rock band from Portsmouth who appeared at the Isle of Wight Festivals in 1969 and 1970, when managed by festival compere Rikki Farr. The band released one album in 1971 before splitting up. History The band was formed in 1968 by Brian Kemp (bass guitar, banjo, vocals) (b. 1945 d. September 25, 1992, Oueen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Hampshire, England), Andy Scarisbrick (lead guitar, vocals) (b. 1951 now deceased), Ray "Ollie" Holloway (tenor saxophone, flute) (b. 1947), Dave Gautrey (trumpet, flugelhorn) (b. 1945), Ray King (baritone & tenor saxophone, clarinet, penny whistle, vocals) (b. 1946), Mick Cooper (piano, organ) (b. 1945), and Malcolm "Nobby" Glover (drums) (b. 1948, d February 5, 2018). Several members had previously played in a soul music, soul band, the Universal Trash Band. They stated their influences to be West Coast of the United States, West Coast bands such as Love (band), Love and Moby Grape, and after perform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven (Australian Band)
Heaven is an Australian heavy metal band from Sydney, Australia, that formed in 1980. The band recorded three albums and toured throughout the United States during the 1980s. The group's original style was similar to that of AC/DC but in later years went in a more commercial heavy metal direction along the lines of Judas Priest. History The band was originally formed in Adelaide under the name Fat Lip, which featured Scottish-born Allan Fryer, bassist Laurie Marlow, and drummer Joe Turtur. Soon after the band moved to Sydney, AC/DC singer Bon Scott died in London and some unsubstantiated reports suggested that band was considering Fryer as a replacement. Fryer left Fat Lip and returned to Adelaide but he was never called upon to audition. Once back in Sydney, Fat Lip now consisted of Fryer and Marlow, Aldo Civitico (ex-Scandal) on drums and guitarist Bradford Kelly, originally from the band Swanee. Civitico dropped out just before the band signed its record deal, and Turtur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven (Oh My Goddess!)
, or ''Ah! My Goddess!'' in some releases, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōsuke Fujishima. It was serialized in Kodansha's Seinen manga, ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Afternoon'' from September 1988 to April 2014, with its chapters collected in 48 ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series follows college Sophomore year, sophomore Keiichi Morisato and the goddess Belldandy who moves in with him in a Buddhist temple; after Belldandy's sisters Urd (Oh My Goddess!), Urd and Skuld (Oh My Goddess!), Skuld move in with them, they encounter gods, demons and other supernatural entities as Keiichi develops his relationship with Belldandy. The manga series has been licensed for English-language release by Dark Horse Comics. The series was adapted into an original video animation produced by Anime International Company (AIC), and an anime series which aired from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, AIC has developed two OVAs and a film, and OLM, Inc. has also devel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shizuru Seino
is a Japanese manga artist. Her works include ''Power!!'', published in North America as ''Girl Got Game'', and ''Love Attack!''. Bibliography * (1997) * (1998) * (1999) * (1999–2002) ''Power!!''; English translation: ''Girl Got Game'' * (2003) ''Heaven!!'' * (2004) ''Girl Got Game 2'' * (2005–Present) ; English translation: ''Love Attack!'' * (2011–Present) "RabuKatsu!"; English translation: ''Love Win! Love encompasses a range of strong and positive emotional and mental states, from the most sublime virtue or good habit, the deepest interpersonal affection, to the simplest pleasure. An example of this range of meanings is that the love o ...'' *(2013–Present) seishun otome banchou References External links Official website * Living people Manga artists 1976 births {{manga-artist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aoi Nanase
is a Japanese Mangaka, manga artist. Works Anime *''Seraphim Call'' *''Samurai Spirits 2: Asura Zanmaeden'' Printed Works *Artbooks **''Angel Flavor'' **''Seven Colors of Wind'' *Manga ** **Nguyen, Dominic. "Angel/Dust neo". (January 2007) ''Newtype USA''. Volume 6, Number 1, page 141. ** **''Heaven (manga), Heaven'' **''Where the wind returns to'' (Oneshot) *Light Novel ** (Illustrations) Games *''Aquarian Age TCG'' *''Asuka 120%'' * (PS1 game) *''Dimension 0 (Zero)'' *''Monster Collection'' References External linksSeventh Heaven (Official Website)Seventh Heaven blog * * Manga artists Japanese bloggers Living people 1967 births {{japan-artist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angela Johnson (writer)
Angela Johnson (born June 18, 1961) is an American writer of children's books and poetry, with over 40 books to her credit since beginning her writing career in 1989. Her children's picture books are simple yet poetic stories about African-American families, friendships, and common childhood experiences such as moving. Her books for older children revolve around similar themes but also explore deeper issues such as teen pregnancy and divorce. Her characters are realistic and the treatment sensitive, positive, and hopeful. Many of Johnson's books have connections to Alabama and Alabama history. Early life Johnson was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, and grew up in Windham, Ohio, with her brother and parents. She began writing in the fourth grade when her mother gave her a diary for Christmas.Hinton, M. (2018, June). Sweet Here and Now: 2018 Margaret Edwards Award winner Angela Johnson just wants to tell a good story. ''School Library Journal'', ''64''(6), 28+. Encouraged to write by her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven (Stewart And Cohen Novel)
''Heaven'' is a science fiction novel A novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, typically written in prose and published as a book. The present English word for a long work of prose fiction derives from the for "new", "news", or "short story of something new", itsel ... written by Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen. It was first published in 2004. It is a loose sequel to ''Wheelers''. The novel features spacefaring Neanderthals who were removed from Earth by powerful aliens for unspecified reasons. References 2004 novels Collaborative novels Books by Ian Stewart (mathematician) Fiction about neanderthals Grand Central Publishing books {{2000s-sf-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven (Kawakami Novel)
is a 2009 novel by Mieko Kawakami. Its English translation, released in 2021 and published by Europa Editions, had Sam Bett and David Boyd as the translators. This is the second book by Kawakami to be translated into English. The title refers to a painting in the story which one of the characters, a girl named Kojima, gave a new name. Background Kawakami, on her personal website, cited ''Thus Spoke Zarathustra'' as having given her ideas for writing this book. Content The story is set in Japan in 1991. The narrator is a 14-year-old boy who has a right eye that aims in a different direction from his left eye, and who is bullied by other male students. Other characters refer to him as "Eyes" (In Japanese ロンパリ, ''Ronpari'', a reference to one eye looking at London and the other at Paris). Nadja Spiegelman of ''The New York Times'' describes "Eyes" as a flat character. The work does not reveal his legal name. The first chapter documents the bullying he receives. A girl nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
